Jun 3, 2026
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Alaska
Vast wild landscapes shaped by glaciers, bears
Alaska stands apart for its huge wilderness, glacier-fed coastlines, mountain ranges, and marine habitats, with wildlife experiences shaped by bears, eagles, whales, salmon, and dramatic seasonal change.
Sightings
417
Places
55
Species
154
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Alaska
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Alaska.
May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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Sep 1, 2025
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Alaska.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Alaska's guide into an actual day out.
Park30 sightings12 species
Alaska, US
Alaska Botanical Garden
You might spot Moose, Fly Agaric, and Bald Eagle.
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Zoo30 sightings12 species
Alaska, US
Alaska SeaLife Center
You might spot Bald Eagle and Glaucous-Winged Gull.
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Zoo30 sightings12 species
Alaska, US
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
You might spot Common Raven, Fireweed, and Black-Billed Magpie.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Alaska, US
Brooks River Archeological District
You might spot Brown Bear, Common Merganser, and Sockeye Salmon.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Alaska, US
Gakona Historic District
You might spot Canadian Bunchberry, Saskatoon, and Canadian Buffalo-Berry.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Alaska, US
Kincaid Park
You might spot Moose, Devil's Club, and Red-Berried Elder.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Alaska
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Alaska.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Alaska
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Alaska.
Birds
Birding in Alaska
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Alaska.
152 Sightings57 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Alaska
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Alaska.
141 Sightings61 Species
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